Asian American Pacific Islander Resource Guide
Contact Student Engagement & Leadership Development for student organization information at studentengagment@csumb.edu or 831-582-4686. A full list of CSUMB Inter-Club Council Clubs can be found at the Inter-Club Council Club Directory Check out the Sports Club Council Club Directory to see a current list of all Sports Clubs on campus. The Greek Organization Directory is also great to be involved in Greek Life.
Anime Club
The CSUMB Anime Club seeks to share the Japanese culture and language through the viewing of Anime (Japanese animation). In addition, day trips to Japan Town in San Francisco and various other cultural sites and events in the Monterey Bay area are organized throughout the school year.
Contact: animeclub@csumb.edu
Adviser: David Bennett, 831-582-4151, dbennett@csumb.edu
For more information, please see their website.
Asian Pacific Islander Association (APIA)
The Asian Pacific Islander Association is a student-run organization at CSUMB that seeks to celebrate and educate others on Asian Pacific Islander cultures and traditions. We intend to raise awareness about past and current issues facing Asian Pacific Islander groups all over the world. By collaborating with organizations and community partners, we hope to reach multiple demographics by providing workshops, performances, and showcases.
Contact: apia@csumb.edu
Adviser: Purvi Shah, pshah@csumb.edu
For more information, please see their Instagram.
Associated Students
Make a difference and have a voice on campus! Gain leadership and professional experiences. Network with campus administrators and other student organizational leaders. Be an advocate in representing student concerns on university committees, as well as, local and statewide legislative bodies. Compensation includes a monthly stipend. Apply for an elected position with Associated Students (AS), your student government.
Contact: president@ascsumb.org
For more information, please see their website and visit their Facebook
Chinese Lion Dance Club
The purpose of the Chinese Lion Dance Club is to spread the cultural dance throughout the school and community. Club members strive to bring the dance of the lion to life with music played by a gong, drum, and cymbals along with creative, cultural, and artistic dance.
President: Jin Bin Ong, liondance@csumb.edu
Adviser: Leonard Han, 831-224-7071, lhan@csumb.edu
For more information, please see their Facebook.
International Club
The purpose of the CSUMB International Club is to create a community for international students and CSUMB students to interact and have more opportunities to meet one another. We want to better the experience of international students at CSUMB and foster more cultural awareness for CSUMB students.
Contact: internationalclub@csumb.edu
Adviser: Julio Castro, jcastro@csumb.edu, (831) 582-4752
Japan Club
The Japan Club’s purpose is to spread knowledge about the Japanese culture through movies, games and traditional practices such as sushi making and tea ceremonies. This club will also hold fun events open to the CSUMB community, which will educate students about Japanese Culture outside of a classroom.
Contact: japanclubotters@csumb.edu
Adviser: Shigeko Sekine, 831-582-4308, ssekine@csumb.edu
For more information, please see their Facebook.
Make sure to check the class schedule, catalog, or academic advisor to make sure the classes are available.
Chinese Courses- List of courses
Japanese Language & Culture B.A. - Required classes
Japanese Culture & History Minor - Required classes
Japanese Language & Culture Minor - Required classes
HCOM 369: Asian American History
HCOM 451: Transnational Migrations
SBS 364: The Japanese Internment Camps
Asian, Pacific Islander American Businesses in Monterey County
Aikido of Monterey
1155 Noche Buena St.
Seaside, CA 93955
For more information, please see their website.
Cha-ya Japanese Tea & Things
118 Webster St.
Monterey, CA 93940
For more information, please see their website.
India Fashion Trends
266-O Reservation Rd.
Marina, CA 93933
831-384-0720
The Monterey Ukulele Club
738 Lighthouse Ave.
Monterey, CA 93940
For more information, please see their website.
Salinas Kendo Dojo
@Salinas Buddhist Temple: Monday 7:00pm/Thursday 6:00pm
14 California St., Salinas, CA 93901
@Monterey YMCA: Wednesday 7pm Friday 6pm
600 Camino El Estero, Monterey, CA 93940
For more information, please see their website.
Shinsho-Mugen Daiko (Taiko Drumming)
800 Cass St.
Monterey, CA 93940
For more information, please see their website and Facebook.
Yosokan Dojo Martial Arts Center
2150 Garden Rd. #A-4
Monterey, CA 93940
For more information, please see their website.
Markets
Asian Market
3056 Del Monte Blvd. #156, Marina, CA 93933
Hrs: Daily 9am-9pm
831-384-3000
Asian Filipino Market
330 Reservation Rd., Marina, CA 93933
Hrs: Daily 8am-8pm
831-884-0101
For more information, please see their website.
Chon’s Market
265 Carmel Ave., Marina, CA 93933
Hours: Daily 8:00am-8:30pm
831-384-2031
Filipino Indian Supermarket
1914 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955
Hours: Daily 10 am-8 pm
831-393-9175
Filipinas Market
1760 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955
Hrs: Daily 10:30am-7:30pm Closed:Sunday
831-393-1383
Han Kook Market
1872 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955
Hrs: Daily 9am-8pm Closed: Sunday
831-393-1448
Hong’s Market
302 Carmel Ave., Marina, CA 93933
Hrs: 9:30am-6pm Closed: Sunday
831-384-6343
Kim’s Market
218 Reindollar Ave., Marina, CA 93933
Hrs: 8am-7pm Closed: Sunday
831-384-4765
Kim’s Oriental Market
777 Broadway Ave., Seaside, CA 93955
Hrs: Daily 9:30am-7pm Closed: Sunday
831-393-8989
Mabuhay Filipino Oriental Market
631 E. Alvin Dr., Ste. B, Salinas, CA 93906
Hrs: Daily 9am-6pm
831-444-0211
Magat Asian Grocery
1026 Davis Rd., Salinas, CA 93907
Hrs: Daily, 8am-7:30pm
831-758-9088
Steve’s Filipino Indian Market
3056 Del Monte Blvd., Marina, CA 93933
Hrs: Daily 8am-8pm
831-883-2100
Steve’s Filipino Asian Market
1268 N Main St., Salinas, CA 93906
Hrs: Daily, 9am-7pm
831-751-9381
Tokyo Oriental Foods & Gifts
20 San Miguel Ave., Salinas, CA 93901
Hrs: Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm
831-424-1175
Asian Art Society of the Monterey Bay
AsianArt@redshift.com
P.O. Box 1336, Pebble Beach, CA 93953 831-204-0899
Asian Cultural Experience- Salinas Chinatown
For more information, please visit their Facebook and website.
Buddhist Temple Salinas
14 California St., Salinas, CA 93901
831-424-4105, btsalinas@gmail.com
For more information, please visit their website.
Chinese Christian Church Salinas
701 S. Main St., Salinas, CA 93901
831-422-4373
For more information, please see their Facebook and website.
Filipino American Community Club of Monterey Peninsula
192 Paddon Pl., Marina, CA 93933
831-384-5383
Filipino American National History Society (FANHS), Monterey Chapter
For more information, please see their local website and national website.
Filipino Community Organization of Monterey Peninsula
629 Pearl St., Monterey, CA 93940
831-372-9443
For more information, please see their Facebook and website.
Filipino Community of Salinas Valley, Inc. & Hall
250 Calle Cebu, Salinas, CA 93901
831-422-0830
Japanese American Citizens League of Monterey Peninsula
424 Adams St., Monterey, CA 93940
831-648-8830
For more information, please see their website.
Ke Kai O’Uhane Outrigger Canoe Center Club & Hula Dance
PO Box 337, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
831-298-0693
For more information, please see their website and Facebook.
Korean American Community Association of Monterey County
1201 Echo Ave., Seaside, CA 93955
831-899-2500
Korean Buddhist Temple Sambosa
28110 Robinson Canyon Rd., Carmel-by-the-sea, CA 93923
831-624-3686
For more information, please see their Facebook and website.
Korean First Presbyterian Church of Monterey
285B Carmel Ave., Marina, CA 93933
831-384-4894
For more information, please see their website.
Monterey Bay Chinese Association
For more information, please see their website.
Monterey Peninsula Buddhist Temple
1155 Noche Buena St. Seaside, CA 93955
831-394-0119
For more information, please see their Facebook.
Salinas Korean Presbyterian Church
1201 Garner Ave., Salinas, CA 93905
831-422-4588
Yamamoto Hula Ohana
For more information, please see their Facebook.
Korean Young Kwang Presbyterian Church
1119 N Main St., Salinas, CA 93906
831-422-7157
For more information, please visit their website.
References to non-CSUMB products, services, or organizations are for information purposes only and do not imply any endorsement by Otter Cross Cultural Center or California State University, Monterey Bay.